Electricity rates in Jacksonville, IL
Jacksonville (19,103 people, Morgan County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Ameren Illinois Company pay about 17.28¢/kWh, 8% less than the Illinois average.
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Electric companies serving Jacksonville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois Company | Investor-owned utility | 17.28¢ | $153 | 588K | 287 |
| Menard Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 20.65¢ | $211 | 9,036 | 186 |
| Illinois Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.00¢ | $355 | 10K | 112 |
| Rural Electric Conven Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.62¢ | $262 | 6,011 | 142 |
Power outages in Morgan County right now
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Outage history in Morgan County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 71 | 407 |
| Days with outages | 12 | 21 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,315 (20.1%) | 11,730 (71%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-04 | 2025-06-18 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (71 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- South Jacksonville 17.3¢
- Winchester 17.3¢
- Virginia 17.3¢
- Ashland 17.3¢
- New Berlin 17.3¢
- Waverly 17.3¢
- Meredosia 17.3¢
- Roodhouse 17.3¢
- Beardstown 17.3¢
- White Hall 17.3¢
ZIP codes: 62650, 62651
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Jacksonville?
Most homes in Jacksonville get power from Ameren Illinois Company, where residential customers pay an average of 17.28¢/kWh including all charges. The Illinois average is 18.79¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Jacksonville: Menard Electric Co-op (20.65¢), Illinois Rural Electric Co-op (22.00¢), Rural Electric Conven Co-op (15.62¢).
What is the average electric bill in Jacksonville?
About $153 a month, based on 888 kWh a month (the average for Ameren Illinois Company customers) at 17.28¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Jacksonville, IL?
4 utilities serve Jacksonville's ZIP codes: Ameren Illinois Company, Menard Electric Co-op, Illinois Rural Electric Co-op, Rural Electric Conven Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Jacksonville?
In 2025, customers in Morgan County averaged 6 hr 47 min without power. Outages hit 21 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-18, when 11,730 customers (71%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.